Some types of firewood are better for creating heat than others. However, others can be simply dangerous when burned. Here ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

For as long as scientists have studied trees, we have categorised them into two types based on the sort of wood they make. Softwoods include pines and firs and generally grow faster than hardwoods, ...

Each wood type has an ideal use based on qualities like grain pattern, color, and how well it takes stain or paint. Maple is an inexpensive hardwood that can be stained to mimic more expensive types ...

Flooring is the largest surface in any home and one of the main design elements. Picking the best type of floor will depend on your style, needs, and budget. Wood is the most popular floor material, ...